2023 Ford Bronco Towing Capacity
The 2023 Ford Bronco tows up to 4,500 lb. The exact figure depends on engine, cab, drive and axle ratio; the lowest-rated setup tows 3,240 lb.
84 configurations from the manufacturer's guide, 72 checked against a second source.
Ratings on this page last changed .
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4,500lb trailer
Raptor, 3.0L EcoBoost V6, 4-Door, 4WD, 4.70 axle, tow package
- GCWR
- 10,650
- Axle
- 4.70
- Hitch
- Class III
2023 Bronco towing capacity by engine
| Engine | Tows up to (lb) | Best setup |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0L EcoBoost V6 | 4,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | Raptor, 4-Door, 4WD, 4.70 axle, tow package |
| 2.3L EcoBoost I4 | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | Base, 2-Door, 4WD, 3.73 axle |
| 2.3L EcoBoost I4 (7-speed manual transmission) | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | Base, 2-Door, 4WD, 3.73 axle |
| 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | Base, 2-Door, 4WD, 3.73 axle |
Show all 84 configurations (cab, axle ratio, GCWR, hitch class)
| Trim | Engine | Cab / body | Drive | Axle | Tow pkg | Max trailer (lb) | GCWR (lb) | Hitch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raptor | 3.0L EcoBoost V6 | 4-Door | 4WD | 4.70 | Tow package | 4,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 10,650 | Class III |
| Base | 2.3L EcoBoost I4 | 2-Door | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,480 | Class II |
| Base | 2.3L EcoBoost I4 | 4-Door | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,480 | Class II |
| Big Bend | 2.3L EcoBoost I4 | 2-Door | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,480 | Class II |
| Big Bend | 2.3L EcoBoost I4 | 4-Door | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,480 | Class II |
| Outer Banks | 2.3L EcoBoost I4 | 2-Door | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,480 | Class II |
| Outer Banks | 2.3L EcoBoost I4 | 4-Door | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,480 | Class II |
| Big Bend | 2.3L EcoBoost I4 | 2-Door | 4WD | 4.27 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,480 | Class II |
| Big Bend | 2.3L EcoBoost I4 | 4-Door | 4WD | 4.27 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,480 | Class II |
| Outer Banks | 2.3L EcoBoost I4 | 2-Door | 4WD | 4.27 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,480 | Class II |
| Outer Banks | 2.3L EcoBoost I4 | 4-Door | 4WD | 4.27 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,480 | Class II |
| Black Diamond | 2.3L EcoBoost I4 | 2-Door | 4WD | 4.46 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,780 | Class II |
| Black Diamond | 2.3L EcoBoost I4 | 4-Door | 4WD | 4.46 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,780 | Class II |
| Badlands | 2.3L EcoBoost I4 | 2-Door | 4WD | 4.46 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,780 | Class II |
| Base | 2.3L EcoBoost I4 | 2-Door | 4WD | 4.70 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,780 | Class II |
| Base | 2.3L EcoBoost I4 | 4-Door | 4WD | 4.70 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,780 | Class II |
| Big Bend | 2.3L EcoBoost I4 | 2-Door | 4WD | 4.70 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,780 | Class II |
| Big Bend | 2.3L EcoBoost I4 | 4-Door | 4WD | 4.70 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,780 | Class II |
| Black Diamond | 2.3L EcoBoost I4 | 2-Door | 4WD | 4.70 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,780 | Class II |
| Outer Banks | 2.3L EcoBoost I4 | 2-Door | 4WD | 4.70 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,780 | Class II |
| Outer Banks | 2.3L EcoBoost I4 | 4-Door | 4WD | 4.70 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,780 | Class II |
| Heritage | 2.3L EcoBoost I4 | 2-Door | 4WD | 4.70 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,780 | Class II |
| Base | 2.3L EcoBoost I4 (7-speed manual transmission) | 2-Door | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,780 | Class II |
| Big Bend | 2.3L EcoBoost I4 (7-speed manual transmission) | 2-Door | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,780 | Class II |
| Black Diamond | 2.3L EcoBoost I4 (7-speed manual transmission) | 2-Door | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026 | 8,780 | Class II |
| Badlands | 2.3L EcoBoost I4 (7-speed manual transmission) | 2-Door | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,780 | Class II |
| Base | 2.3L EcoBoost I4 (7-speed manual transmission) | 2-Door | 4WD | 4.46 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,780 | Class II |
| Big Bend | 2.3L EcoBoost I4 (7-speed manual transmission) | 2-Door | 4WD | 4.46 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,780 | Class II |
| Big Bend | 2.3L EcoBoost I4 (7-speed manual transmission) | 4-Door | 4WD | 4.46 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,780 | Class II |
| Black Diamond | 2.3L EcoBoost I4 (7-speed manual transmission) | 2-Door | 4WD | 4.46 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,780 | Class II |
| Black Diamond | 2.3L EcoBoost I4 (7-speed manual transmission) | 4-Door | 4WD | 4.46 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,780 | Class II |
| Badlands | 2.3L EcoBoost I4 (7-speed manual transmission) | 2-Door | 4WD | 4.46 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,780 | Class II |
| Base | 2.3L EcoBoost I4 (7-speed manual transmission) | 2-Door | 4WD | 4.70 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026 | 8,780 | Class II |
| Big Bend | 2.3L EcoBoost I4 (7-speed manual transmission) | 2-Door | 4WD | 4.70 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026 | 8,780 | Class II |
| Big Bend | 2.3L EcoBoost I4 (7-speed manual transmission) | 4-Door | 4WD | 4.70 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026 | 8,780 | Class II |
| Black Diamond | 2.3L EcoBoost I4 (7-speed manual transmission) | 2-Door | 4WD | 4.70 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026 | 8,780 | Class II |
| Heritage | 2.3L EcoBoost I4 (7-speed manual transmission) | 2-Door | 4WD | 4.70 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,780 | Class II |
| Heritage | 2.3L EcoBoost I4 (7-speed manual transmission) | 4-Door | 4WD | 4.70 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,780 | Class II |
| Base | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 2-Door | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,740 | Class II |
| Base | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 4-Door | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,480 | Class II |
| Big Bend | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 2-Door | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,740 | Class II |
| Outer Banks | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 2-Door | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,740 | Class II |
| Wildtrak | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 2-Door | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026 | 8,740 | Class II |
| Base | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 4-Door | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,740 | Class II |
| Big Bend | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 4-Door | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,740 | Class II |
| Outer Banks | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 4-Door | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,740 | Class II |
| Big Bend | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 2-Door | 4WD | 4.27 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,740 | Class II |
| Big Bend | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 4-Door | 4WD | 4.27 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,480 | Class II |
| Outer Banks | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 2-Door | 4WD | 4.27 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,740 | Class II |
| Outer Banks | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 4-Door | 4WD | 4.27 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,480 | Class II |
| Big Bend | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 4-Door | 4WD | 4.27 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,740 | Class II |
| Outer Banks | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 4-Door | 4WD | 4.27 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,740 | Class II |
| Black Diamond | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 2-Door | 4WD | 4.46 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,840 | Class II |
| Badlands | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 2-Door | 4WD | 4.46 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,840 | Class II |
| Heritage | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 2-Door | 4WD | 4.46 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026 | 8,840 | Class II |
| Base | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 2-Door | 4WD | 4.70 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,840 | Class II |
| Base | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 4-Door | 4WD | 4.70 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,780 | Class II |
| Big Bend | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 2-Door | 4WD | 4.70 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,840 | Class II |
| Black Diamond | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 2-Door | 4WD | 4.70 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,840 | Class II |
| Outer Banks | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 2-Door | 4WD | 4.70 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,840 | Class II |
| Badlands | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 2-Door | 4WD | 4.70 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,840 | Class II |
| Wildtrak | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 2-Door | 4WD | 4.70 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,840 | Class II |
| Heritage | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 2-Door | 4WD | 4.70 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026 | 8,840 | Class II |
| Heritage | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 4-Door | 4WD | 4.70 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,780 | Class II |
| Base | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 4-Door | 4WD | 4.70 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,840 | Class II |
| Big Bend | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 4-Door | 4WD | 4.70 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,840 | Class II |
| Outer Banks | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 4-Door | 4WD | 4.70 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,840 | Class II |
| Heritage | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 2-Door | 4WD | 4.70 | — | 3,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide (Canada), p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026 | 8,840 | Class II |
| Badlands | 2.3L EcoBoost I4 | 2-Door | 4WD | 4.70 | — | 3,4802023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,780 | Class II |
| Black Diamond | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 4-Door | 4WD | 4.46 | — | 3,4602023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,840 | Class II |
| Black Diamond | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 4-Door | 4WD | 4.46 | — | 3,4402023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,840 | Class II |
| Black Diamond | 2.3L EcoBoost I4 | 4-Door | 4WD | 4.70 | — | 3,4002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,780 | Class II |
| Wildtrak | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 4-Door | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 3,4002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026 | 8,740 | Class II |
| Heritage | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 4-Door | 4WD | 4.46 | — | 3,3602023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026 | 8,840 | Class II |
| Black Diamond | 2.3L EcoBoost I4 (7-speed manual transmission) | 4-Door | 4WD | 4.70 | — | 3,3402023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026 | 8,780 | Class II |
| Badlands | 2.3L EcoBoost I4 (7-speed manual transmission) | 4-Door | 4WD | 4.70 | — | 3,3202023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,780 | Class II |
| Badlands | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 4-Door | 4WD | 4.46 | — | 3,3202023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,840 | Class II |
| Wildtrak | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 4-Door | 4WD | 4.70 | — | 3,3202023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,840 | Class II |
| Badlands | 2.3L EcoBoost I4 | 4-Door | 4WD | 4.46 | — | 3,3002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,780 | Class II |
| Black Diamond | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 4-Door | 4WD | 4.70 | — | 3,3002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,840 | Class II |
| Badlands | 2.3L EcoBoost I4 | 4-Door | 4WD | 4.70 | — | 3,2802023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,780 | Class II |
| Heritage | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 4-Door | 4WD | 4.70 | — | 3,2802023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,840 | Class II |
| Badlands | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 4-Door | 4WD | 4.70 | — | 3,2602023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,840 | Class II |
| Everglades | 2.3L EcoBoost I4 | 4-Door | 4WD | 4.70 | — | 3,2402023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 38 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 8,780 | Class II |
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Towing setup for the 2023 Ford Bronco
What to fit, in order · sized to its 4,500 lb rating
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Frequently asked
- How much can a 2023 Ford Bronco tow?
- The 2023 Ford Bronco tows up to 4,500 lb when equipped as Raptor, 3.0L EcoBoost V6, 4-Door, 4WD, 4.70 axle, tow package (2023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, page 38, retrieved 17 Sep 2026).
- What is the lowest rated 2023 Bronco configuration?
- 3,240 lb for the Everglades, 2.3L EcoBoost I4, 4-Door, 4WD, 4.70 axle. Every configuration is listed in the table with its source.
- Do I need a weight-distribution hitch?
- Where the manufacturer does not state a threshold, the usual rule is a weight-distribution hitch when the trailer exceeds half the vehicle's curb weight. Use the widget below or the towing calculator.